The very earliest stages of sensory processing have the potential to alter how we perceive
and respond to our environment. These initial processing circuits can incorporate subcortical …

The superior colliculus (SC), one of the most well-characterized midbrain sensorimotor
structures where visual, auditory, and somatosensory information are integrated to initiate …

In humans and rodents, the perception of control during stressful events has lasting
behavioral consequences. These consequences are apparent even in situations that are …

Our ability to rapidly detect threats is thought to be subserved by a subcortical pathway that
quickly conveys visual information to the amygdala. This neural shortcut has been …

Over the past few decades, evidence has come to light that there is a rapid subcortical
shortcut that transmits visual information to the amygdala, effectively bypassing the visual …

A better understanding of the pathogenesis of autism will help clarify our conception of the
complexity of normal brain development. The crucial deficit may lie in the postnatal changes …

Despite the diverse genetic origins of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), affected individuals
share strikingly similar and correlated behavioural traits that include perceptual and sensory …

Parvalbumin-positive retinal ganglion cells (PV+ RGCs) are an essential subset of RGCs
found in various species. However, their role in transmitting visual information remains …

The looming stimulus-evoked flight response to approaching predators is a defensive
behavior in most animals. However, how looming stimuli are detected in the retina and …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include a range of neurodevelopmental conditions
characterised by social and communication difficulties, often co-occurring with sensory …